GMC Jaime Quinones, US Navy (Retired)

Mr. Jaime Quiñones is a distinguished U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired), entrepreneur,

and community leader dedicate to service, leadership, and creative innovation. Born in Ponce,

Puerto Rico, and raised in both Puerto Rico and Northeast Florida as a military child, Jaime

began his own 24-year naval career in 1993 and retired honorably in 2017.

During his decorated military service, he deployed eight times across five campaigns and served

aboard numerous commands including USS Saratoga (CV 60), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN

75), USS Gettysburg (CG 64), ATG Mayport, and USS America (LHA 6). Chief Quiñones

earned multiple warfare qualifications (Surface, Aviation, and Information Warfare), over 18

personal and unit awards, including four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and

distinction as the Commander, Navy Region Southeast Sailor of the Year. He also earned

certifications as a Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor, Afloat Training Specialist, and Master

Training Specialist, as well as Homeland Security/FEMA Levels I–V from the American Board

for Certification in Homeland Security. His professionalism and technical expertise led to his

selection to develop the Surface Forces Readiness Manual, which remains the fleet’s standard for

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) training and certification today.

A lifelong artist and designer, Jaime began his creative journey at age 14, freelance designing

artwork for 17th Street Surf Shop and Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV) in Virginia Beach,

Virginia. In 2002, while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, he founded C & Q Graphic Designs,

LLC, which later evolved into Eccentriq Development Solutions, LLC, the parent company of

Defined Branding Co. and Command Emblematic Sales. To date, his companies specialize in

branding, graphic design, web development, and product manufacturing for military

organizations, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide, and are widely recognized for creating

high-quality emblematic items such as apparel, challenge coins, and custom branding materials.

An accomplished event coordinator and advocate for veteran entrepreneurship, Jaime’s

determination to help others grow is unwavering. He currently serves as the lead coordinator for

CPO Heritage Week and CPO Pride Day Jacksonville, which recently celebrated its 11th year

anniversary of honoring Navy Chief Petty Officer heritage and traditions. This led him to

become the co-founder of the up-and-coming Anchored Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit

organization dedicated to leadership development, transition support, and financial

empowerment for active-duty service members and veterans in Northeast Florida. Through this

foundation, Jaime and his team also raise and donate funds to veteran-serving nonprofits both

locally and nationally, continuing his legacy of service long after his military career.

As a proud family man of faith and servant leader, Jaime continues his lifelong commitment to

mentorship and community engagement. He resides in Fleming Island, Florida, with his wife

Michelle and their son Sebastián, and is a proud father and grandfather to his children, Daniel,

Angelita, and Mayra, and grandchildren, Kaleb, Greyson, Braden, and Olive.